17 Ridiculously Cute Moths (Yes, Moths)

Generally speaking, we think of moths as the unsettling, night-flying creepster cousin of the butterfly. But *look* at this Emperor Gum Moth! It is at least as cute as a candid shot of a dog. At least. So we scrounged up some more pictures of moths cute enough that we probably wouldn't scream if they made their way into our apartment and started flying into the overhead light.

1

Io Moth

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At night, the female extends a scent gland from her abdomen to attract male butterflies with pheromones. Hubba hubba.

2

Beautiful Wood Nymph

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This one is supposed to look like bird poop. It's a disgusting (ly cute) camouflage technique.

3

Polyphemus Moth

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The polyphemus moth, like many moths, doesn't eat after it emerges from its cocoon. Incidentally, they also don't live too long.

4

Venezuelan Poodle Moth

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The Venezuelan poodle moth was only discovered in 2009.

5

Hummingbird Hawk-Moth

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The hummingbird hawk-moth (or hummingmoth), actually makes an audible humming sound, in addition to looking like a hummingbird.

6

Lygodium Spider Moth

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This moth lives in Thailand and looks like a spider to scare the business out of predators/us.

7

Glasswing Moth

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Not only does the glasswing moth have a cool name, it is among some of the fastest flying insects in the world.

8

Elephant Hawk-Moth

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This moth shimmers when it moves. AAAH GLITTER MOTH!

9

Pandora Sphinx Moth

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We like this one because it looks like a tiny bat. Or an armadillo.

10

Robin Moth

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This is North America's largest native moth. And it's cuuuuuute! USA! USA!

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Rosy Maple Moth

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These guys love maple trees. No, seriously, it's kind of a problem.

12

Comet Moth

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This big guy's cocoon has a hole in it, so it doesn't drown in the downpours of the rain forest in Madagascar.